resource room for teachers to find reading materials
-wide variety of levels
-small collection of varied levels; non-fiction
-labeled boxes with titles and levels
-start of a picture book collection to use to teach reading and writing strategies
-start of leveled lists of titles and # of copies
-primary users are strong users
-shelves, tubs, baggies
-labeling system
-uniform checkout system
-teach teachers how to use and why to use
-displays for leveling
-make it appealing so that it is used
-organized, leveled
-check out system (simple)
-displays of leveling system
-teacher resources
-list of what is available
Windermere
-offer K-5 leveled books to all teachers
-offer multiple books for guided reading
-offer sections on content areas
-one room to house all K-5 books - used all of the time
-large space, lots of shelves
-large numbers of books to work with
-teachers are on board for new organization
-lighting
-to have all books leveled and labeled and put on lists
-need more intermediate guided reading books
-more big books
-new boxes/bags
-labels
-need multiple books on content level (science, math, etc.)
-better organization
-color coding
-check-out system
-all materials in the bookroom not related to the bookroom need removed
-desk/shelf/computer area for teachers
-materials for room, stamps, stickers
-weeding out old, not needed materials
-professional development on how to use the bookroom
-organizing and labeling all materials we have
-making room for new material
-check in/check out system
-label with both DRA and F/P system
Tremont
-houses sets of leveled books for guided reading instruction
-place where teachers can find materials to match books to readers and specific reading needs/concepts
-K-2 bookroom that is leveled, organized and is being used effectively
-large 3-5 collection of materials which are leveled and somewhat organized
-we have "buy in" from a large number of teachers who see this as a priority and are willing to make it work
-space
-shelves
-storage containers
-an organizational system
-labeling system
-catalog/checkout system
-database/list of books/resources
-plan for weeding out
-professional development; teaching teachers how to use the bookroom and how to run guided reading groups
-a K-5 bookroom instead of 2 separate bookrooms
Barrington
-to offer book sets for classroom use
-to address additional content areas and materials to match
-resources available for teachers
-can continue to build on these and expand sets that are requested by staff
-new space to organize
-no one accesses these resources
-not well organized
-lack of awareness and knowledge
-PD and training for materials
-reader's theatre
-additional books for content areas
-online access to what is available
-easy to access
-one new location with ample space
-organized
-use a system that we all agree to
-resources and a plan to help educate staff on what is available and how to best use this resource
Wickiffe
-to provide teachers with texts to support literacy
-lots of books added yearly
-well organized
-parent organized reshelving by volunteers
-well used
-big books
-shelving and storage
-different genres and purposes
-math, social studies, science and other content areas
-intermediate books labeled with levels
-primary check out system that is computerized
-audio books and portable CD players
-text gradient sign
-consistent leveling
-better shelving, lighting, equipment
-computerized check-out system
-small collection of varied levels; non-fiction
-labeled boxes with titles and levels
-start of a picture book collection to use to teach reading and writing strategies
-start of leveled lists of titles and # of copies
-primary users are strong users
-labeling system
-uniform checkout system
-teach teachers how to use and why to use
-displays for leveling
-organized, leveled
-check out system (simple)
-displays of leveling system
-teacher resources
-list of what is available
-offer multiple books for guided reading
-offer sections on content areas
-large space, lots of shelves
-large numbers of books to work with
-teachers are on board for new organization
-to have all books leveled and labeled and put on lists
-need more intermediate guided reading books
-more big books
-new boxes/bags
-labels
-need multiple books on content level (science, math, etc.)
-better organization
-color coding
-check-out system
-all materials in the bookroom not related to the bookroom need removed
-desk/shelf/computer area for teachers
-materials for room, stamps, stickers
-weeding out old, not needed materials
-professional development on how to use the bookroom
-making room for new material
-check in/check out system
-label with both DRA and F/P system
-place where teachers can find materials to match books to readers and specific reading needs/concepts
-large 3-5 collection of materials which are leveled and somewhat organized
-we have "buy in" from a large number of teachers who see this as a priority and are willing to make it work
-shelves
-storage containers
-an organizational system
-labeling system
-catalog/checkout system
-database/list of books/resources
-plan for weeding out
-professional development; teaching teachers how to use the bookroom and how to run guided reading groups
-to address additional content areas and materials to match
-can continue to build on these and expand sets that are requested by staff
-new space to organize
-not well organized
-lack of awareness and knowledge
-PD and training for materials
-reader's theatre
-additional books for content areas
-online access to what is available
-one new location with ample space
-organized
-use a system that we all agree to
-resources and a plan to help educate staff on what is available and how to best use this resource
-well organized
-parent organized reshelving by volunteers
-well used
-shelving and storage
-different genres and purposes
-math, social studies, science and other content areas
-intermediate books labeled with levels
-primary check out system that is computerized
-audio books and portable CD players
-text gradient sign
-better shelving, lighting, equipment
-computerized check-out system